Law Enforcement

Prepare for a career in public and private investigative fields. Understand the criminal justice system, investigate crimes, and improve decision-making skills. Develop a working relationship with industry standard representatives and set a pathway towards your career goals and objectives. The class focuses on academic, technical skills, and employability practices. Students will develop personal and professional skills in the classroom that will transfer to the workplace:

Criminal Law

Report writing

Civil Law

Accident investigation

Crime scene investigation

Process of criminal justice system

Physical training

Defensive tactics

Private security certification

Baton certification

Class Benefits

20-30 high school credits earned per year

Develop skills leading to a highly paid, high demand job

Certifications Earned Within the Class

Class completion certificate

CPR/First Aid/AED upon successful completion requirements

Blood-Borne Pathogens Certifications

Introduction to Emergency Response to Terrorism FEMA Certificate

CSTI - First Responder Awareness/Operations

Job Opportunities Upon Completion

Protective Service Workers

Community Service Officer

Corrections Officer

Local, State, Federal Law Enforcement

Public Safety Dispatching

Private Security

Detectives

Criminal Investigator

Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

About the Instructor

Oscar Bazurto has over 30 years of experience of working in the Public Service sector. He has 25 years with the San Jose Fire Department as a fire investigator, HAZMAT Specialist, FBI Counter Terrorist -Terror Scene Management Training, Land Transportation Anti-Terrorism, HAZMAT Safety Officer, and Public Safety Response Training. He is a licensed investigator in both private and arson investigation. He has taught at Mission College as an associate faculty instructor in their Fire Protection Technology Department. He has a BS Degree in Fire Prevention Technology from Cogswell Polytechnical College, an AS from San Francisco City College. Oscar has a passion for education and learning both for himself and for his students.